Stoptober
Stoptober is back, and we’re calling on England’s smokers to join millions of others who have quit successfully with the campaign. The good news is, if you quit smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.
That’s why this year’s Stoptober campaign is encouraging smokers to quitting this October by exploring the free support available.
Together, we can do this.
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How we can help you to stop smoking:
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We'll help you create a personalised quit plan
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Free access to e-cigarette starter packs and 8 weeks’ supply of e-liquid
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Advice on what nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) would be best
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Health Coaches can prescribe NRTs and quit aids such as gums, patches and inhalators
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Regular one-to-one phone or video calls
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Support for up to 12 weeks
When you stop smoking good things start to happen
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After 20 minutes
Your pulse rate will already be starting to return to normal.
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After 8 hours
You've lost half of the carbon monoxide in your body and your oxygen levels are recovering.
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After 48 hours
All the excess carbon monoxide in your body has been flushed out. Your lungs will be clearing out mucus and your taste and smell start improving.
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After 72 hours
Your bronchial tubes have started to relax so breathing is easier. You will feel like your energy is increasing.
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After 2 to 12 weeks
Your circulation has improved and blood is moving through your heart and muscles much better.
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After 3 to 9 months
Your lung function has increased and any coughs or wheeziness will have improved.
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After 1 year
Your risk of heart attack has halved.
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After 10 years
Your risk of death from lung cancer has halved.
Tips on quitting
Did you know that you're up to 4 times more likely to quit successfully with the help of your local stop smoking service?
Free support tools with Better Health:
FREE support tools are available on the Better Health - Quit Smoking webpage, including the NHS Quit Smoking app, daily email and SMS support, Facebook support group and the Personal Quit Plan.